WHO TREADS OUR TRAILS?
THE AGOUTI IS AMONG THE SHIEST OF FOREST CREATURES
The agouti, a cousin of the guinea pig, is common in Central and South America. It is swift in
its movements. Its fur is long and thick, and usually chestnut or olive in color.
RACCOONLIKE COATIS ARE NUMEROUS ON BARRO COLORADO ISLAND
Possessing habits of the raccoon and the squirrel, the coati is an arboreal little animal, living
principally on birds, mice, worms and insects. Although playful, he is not a pleasant-looking
creature because of his long, piglike snout (see, also, text, page 342).
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